Calling Time on Wine - 100 Day Reset | Thread 2: One Day at a Time - Together

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Welcome to Thread 2 of Calling Time on Wine 100 Day Reset 🍵

If you’re here, you’re doing something genuinely brilliant. This reset isn’t about perfection, shiny lives, or pretending it’s easy. It’s about choosing ourselves one day at a time, even when life keeps lobbing chaos our way.

We’ve already proven we can sit with hard evenings, bad days, stress, boredom, celebrations, and still not reach for wine.

Thread 2 is about keeping the momentum going, supporting each other, being honest when it’s tough, celebrating the wins and remembering why we started when motivation wobbles. Clearer heads. Stronger bodies. 💪

So pull up a chair, grab your tea, water, or AF alternative, and keep going. You are not doing this alone - and you are doing so well. 💛

That’s brilliant @Iamateadrinker , well done. I’m sorry to hear about the life stresses and completely get the idea that we either ‘deserve’ a wine after a bad day or ‘reward’ having handled something well etc. I find I’ve sometimes got to experience each scenario and not drink, to have the tools to not drink again in that moment. My long run is a good example, that was always huge trigger for me to drink because I deserve it. I don’t and it’s not a trigger now.

I said a few times while away the other week that I was taking a break from drinking and or that I used it too much as therapy post DH’s stroke and needed to reframe it and everyone just moved on from that explanation without even questioning it further.

Morning.

We are very close to the end of March now! 3 months sober - even if folk (including me) have had a blip, that’s a lot of dry days. I’m very happy to carry on, and prefer the idea of small, achievable time goals. For those of us that have the same mindset, what time frame are you using for the next one, and shall I start a new thread or wait until this one comes to its conclusion? Happy to go with the majority.

I seem to have developed at Options Hot Chocolate habit now, to replace the wine one - it doesn’t feel quite right in the evening if I don’t wander through to the living room with a big mug of said drink!

Morning, day 84. Can't believe how quickly these past few weeks have gone. I've overslept this morning and woke up with some mild anxiety, work is still stressful but I am coping much better without alcohol. I've taken up knitting and crochet of an evening and Horlicks is my nightcap now. I'm still getting that niggling voice especially after work about wine but I can recognise it and let it pass.
@needastrongone I have said earlier that I would like to do a year but I think breaking it down to 100 day chunks is an easier milestone for me. I haven't really done anything about my fitness so I want to add something to improve that with the next 100 days.

Afternoon all, I'm up for breaking it up into another 100 day challenge. I'm drinking squash in the evenings, in fact I'm drinking buckets of the stuff and it's not something I've had a taste for previously.

Hi all day 90 here and yes my next goal is end June. I’ve developed an obsession with knitting and chocolate! Feel great though generally. Can’t believe we re about a quarter through the year alcohol free.

Day 89 here. I'm definitely on for another 100 days when the time comes. We were away last week so that was another first - being away and not drinking. It was fine - better than usual actually. Thinking about wine was exhausting in retrospect.

@Icecreamhelps I'm the same - really need to get sorted on diet and fitness. So I just emailed a small gym near me that does personal training to see if I can jump start my fitness. I'm older so really want to focus on core strength and balance as well as cardio fitness.

@needastrongone I think we could wait until we get to the end of this 100 days and then I'd love a thread about the next 100 days (it is a very manageable number now I've almost done it). But I think we should count the days as 101, 102 etc :)

Just checking in, I had my first major wobble last night (would have been day 92) and cracked open a bottle of wine that I was given at Christmas.

The first taste was a bit meh but by the time I'd made it down the first glass it tasted ok, the second was slightly better and then before I noticed the bottle was empty - so that habit hasn't been cracked yet - the thing is I didn't feel even the slightest bit tipsy, to the extent I double checked to make sure I hadn't opened the bottle of AF by mistake and googled how long it takes for the alcohol to evaporate from a screw top bottle of aussie white! Bear in mind that back in December I would have been either rather wibbly or fast asleep on that amount.

Ok so my sleep was a bit off and my IBS is playing up a bit today but otherwise I would have sworn I hadn't had anything to drink and it's quite perplexing. On the other hand it really is a case of if there is no enjoyment in drinking then there isn't any point in opening a bottle of wine and only negatives so back on the soft drinks I go and I'm quite happy about that.

Sending love and hugs to everyone wherever you may be on the wagon at the moment x

Made it to Day 80. Really want to get to the 100 days.

Well done @Hedjwitch👏 I’ve hit 90 days today fml how have I kept this up!! I’ve faced some really shitty obstacles since the beginning of January but still standing firm. Honestly I’ve surprised myself - and many friends. I’m also up for another 100 days when we’ve completed this round. I’m feeling far too good to just throw in the towel and take a gamble on trying to moderate after this. Actually if I’m really honest with myself I simply cannot drink again, not saying ever, but my off switch doesn’t work well hence me starting this original plan back in January. I quit on the 31/12/25 the. Dry January kicked in, now it’s nearly April! Wow 😮

I'd like to join another 100 days thread as well - great idea. It's really helped me as my 'off' switch is also a bit faulty so I'd rather not drink again. Now not missing it at all and I've been here before and just sort of given in out of habit or apathy. Really want to keep it going now.

Can I join please the next 100 days . I was thinking of trying to 6 months next but 200 is just a couple of weeks longer

Checking in on day 91 and the last day of March means I've done 3 entire months without a drop of alcohol. The only time I've done this in the last 20 years is during both pregnancies, so I'm really proud. I didn't think I had it in me.

As 3 months is complete, it's Easter which means a weekend of no children taxiing and a whole week off work, I was considering a couple of G&Ts at the weekend. I have my favourite gin that I got for Xmas sat unopened. But now I'm 90% sure I'm coming down with something so drinking is probably not on the cards after all. Maybe the universe is conspiring against me? 😆

I would love to join another thread for the next 100 days but I'm not planning a completely dry 100 days. I've set myself the goal of 1 x drinking day a month (max) for the next 3 months/100 days. So I understand if people would rather me not join as that's not entirely in the spirit of the thread.

Another pig of a day!
Give me a break!
However, do not give me a beer because I don't drink alcohol
😂

Snap @Iamateadrinker what a day.. 🤯 now the teenager (usually a saint) has got himself involved in some drama at school. Not directly involved but added fuel to the fire ffs. It won’t break me! I’m standing strong and staying in my lane on day 91 with a nice cold lemon and lime. My sleep is terrible! I’m binge watching Animal Kingdom and getting engrossed every night - by the time I switch off it’s gone 12.. not ideal. Going to try and switch off at 10pm tonight. Who was it that suggested the 100 days and beyond thread? I’ve scrolled back but not managed to spot it - I’m handing over the reins but will of course be joining you all. I am keen to keep this up and do another 100 days. Despite all the stress I do actually feel better 😆

Day 86 check in. Feeling really good today, the work situation is improving and I've got the energy when I get home to cook tea from scratch and prep my work lunch. My diet has improved so much and my IBS symptoms have completely gone. I've not weighed myself (need to get batteries for the scales) but my puffy face is definitely slimmer. I'm feeling really positive about the next phase and now the light nights are here I'm thinking of going for a walk after tea 3-4 nights a week for the 100 days too.

Glad you are feeling well @Icecreamhelps. I still feel really tired and unmotivated especially in the evenings. I was hoping the brighter evenings would make me more lively but alas not yet! One week to go for me if I was stopping at 100. It really does feel like the norm for me now. I’ve become less sociable though and can only really tolerate 2-2.5 hours of socialising before I become really tired and bored! Hope that improves. My weight is stagnant and have lost a grand total of five pounds in 3 months which is terrible!
Still, I’m feeling and looking better and have assassinated the Wine Witch so all is good.
Hoping not drinking over Easter won’t be tricky for us all.
Happy Easter to my 100 Day buddies!

@SwiftyFifty I was in an energy slump for a few weeks hope your lifts soon. I'm working Good Friday and Easter Monday but I've got the Sat/Sun off which I would normally work so I'm really looking forward to the weekend end.
I'm out on Saturday and I've got two big events next week all will be drinking environments. I'm not worried about feeling tempted to drink I'm just curious how the experience will be, being around people who are drinking.

Morning Everyone

I hope the slump eases soon @SwiftyFifty. Perhaps it’s all part of the healing process. One thing I noted when out in Portugal was the same, I’ve had enough in the evenings after 2/3 hours - and folk weren’t even really drinking out there! I don’t mind to be honest - my social battery is clearly full at that point.

@Raindancer101 - absolutely keep posting. You have done and are doing so well, and we’ve got such a lovely supportive community going on here, including you. I’m sure if you stayed, it would probably help you keep to occasionally drinking too. I know in times of temptation I’ve read the thread.

@pawsedforthought sometimes you need that wobble to reset and realise that alcohol is not that mystical marvellous substance that we may have forgotten it was after all this time of abstinence.

How fabulous so many want to continue. I couldn’t have done it without you all. I’ll make a new thread when this one runs out.

This week I’ve had no cravings and found a nice botanical to have with tonic. Last week was a nightmare in truth. 3 nights running I had such strong cravings. I know the trigger, it’s cooking dinner - which I can hardly avoid. Why last week gave me cravings and this week hasn’t is still a mystery. I can sit in the cravings for longer and wait until they pass, but still find it hard and weird.

Just checking in to say I’m still here and still sober. 92 days without a drink - I can hardly believe it! I’ve also hit my target weight of 21lbs lost. I am so proud of myself. Night all!

Checking in on day 94, I can't believe this is my last weekend on the 100 day journey. I honestly didn't think I'd even make it to the end of January so I'm thrilled to be so close.

I did think this weekend might be tricky because it's a bank holiday, I've done 3 full months and I'm off work for about 10 days from today, so I was tenpted to throw in the towel a few days early. But I'm full of cold and feel awful. The last thing I want is alcohol, so looks like 100 days is back on!

Day 92 here. I had the day from hell yesterday and when I went to bed I thought to myself there wasn't one bit of the day that would have been improved by a bottle of wine and quite a bit that would have been made worse.

One of the things I like most about the last 92 days is that my family are getting the real me. not a drunk me or a tipsy me or a me feeling guilty about whatever she said the night before or a me wondering if anyone is upset. just me as I am - good bits and bad bits. They much prefer this and so do I.

Well done to all in the 90s. I'm really lapsed and struggling so need to get back on track.

I had to go to a meds review at my doctor's in the week and I felt so proud of myself to say 'I've stopped drinking now' and see her write it down in my notes! It wasn't really relevant to my meds but she asked if anything had changed so I threw that in 😊

Day 89 here .

We are in an all inclusive in Montenegro booked long before I decided not to drink .

Super excited that they the local AF beer included in the offerings. I thought I d be stuck drinking off brand coke all week.

Checking in on a still dry 93 days

I can't believe we are only seven days away from the hundred. Time has went so quickly, looking forward to the continuation of this group on a new thread. Nothing to report really, alcohol doesn't even cross my mind these days. Hopefully that will continue.